![]() The character models are pretty good, but the facial animations leave something to be desired. The light cel-shading matches the tone of the game perfectly, and adds some extra pop to an already unique looking game. Graphics: 4/5 Lollipop Chainsaw isn't the most amazing looking game on the market, but it's not meant to be. ![]() Without giving too much away, there is actually a legitimate reason people are becoming zombies and Juliet must defeat the forces of evil to prevent the total annihilation of all life on earth. ![]() On her 18th birthday, a zombie outbreak occurs, and San Romero High School appears to be ground zero. Juliet Starling is your average cheerleader, who also happens to be a chainsaw wielding zombie slayer. But Suda51/Gunn's take on it offers a campy Bruce Campbell twist in a market over-crowded with generic games. Concept/Story: 4/5 The zombie outbreak is not a new concept by any stretch of the imagination. Let me start by saying that this game is quite unlike any you have ever played. Lollipop Chainsaw is the latest offering from Grasshopper Manufacture's Goichi Suda, aka Suda51 (Killer7, No More Heroes, Shadows of the Damned), and writer James Gunn (Dawn of the Dead, Super). It’s stupid fun and they did it right, so check it out and enjoy! I’ve seen reviews knocking this game because they acted like this was supposed to be something serious. If you think watching a hot cheerleader running around with a chainsaw, cutting through hordes of undead zombies with a B rated taste of humor, this is for you my friend. This is getting a thumbs up from me, but I will say it is not for everyone. The music was also fun and fitting with classics like Lollipop, Mickey and a few metal choices like Arch Enemy and Five Finger Death Punch. The graphics were very nice in gameplay and each of the cut scenes with not a lot of loading time. The overall look and sound of this was awesome. The bosses on each level weren’t repetitive, which was a good thing from many of the games I’ve played recently, and all had their own unique style of trying to kill you whether it was from their vocals, synthtar or giant elephant robots…again this is a Japanese game. ![]() You have a few different diversities of them that can do special things like breathe fire or throw undead chickens at you. Each level is something different between playing baseball, being inside of a video game or running over enemies with a combine. This was a nice way to draw you out of the repetitive play and make it fun again. I did however enjoy the many mini games you find in each level. This can be fine the first few times, but it started to get a little annoying and dull. I was expecting a lot more combos and every time you get the sparkling hunter combo you go into slow motion. The gameplay may be its only real weak point however. Also, her chainsaw can be modified to fire bullets. Nick can also help you out even as a severed head by shaking him to get coins, throwing him at the enemy or plopping him on a zombie body to help you continue on. You can buy combos or upgrades throughout to increase your power. Lots of sexual references as well, and I was shocked to find out that this is a Japanese game *rolls eyes* Juliet loves to swing her chainsaw around killing her former classmates and friends in a bloody mess. The dialogue had a few remarks that even I found to be a bit disturbing, such as the woman saying she needs to change her tampon. I will tell you right now if you aren’t into those types of films, like Evil Dead, you might not like it because it’s very over the top. ![]() The whole storyline and dialogue within screams B movie horror material. An evil presence is engulfing the world right now and it’s up to Juliet, Nick, and her family to find out what’s going on. Did I happen to mention that her family is also a team of zombie hunters? Yes, Juliet, her three sisters, and their dad, love to kill zombies. She is a cheerleader for San Romero High, has an awesome boyfriend she can depend on, and lives with your typical family that you can depend on. Juliet Starling is your average teenage girl…and by average I mean she looks like she is twenty five. It was love at first sight, and now that I have the game it lived up to its expectations. Back in February when I first heard of Lollipop Chainsaw I didn’t know what to expect until I saw a short clip of Juliet running around with a chainsaw decapitating zombies. There comes a time in every gaming man’s life when a game almost seems like it was made for him. ![]()
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